Cliche Unfolded!

Walking in his Image

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Parenting 101 should always start with the Word of God. Even if you are not a Christ follower yet,we all need prayer for something.

Just posting something today to keep you connected!

Homeschool Newsletter

Homeschool Newsletter

To TV or not to TV

We have found that limiting television time is the single most effective tool for getting the most out of homeschooling. Try limiting TV watching,video game playing,and Internet surfing to two days a week.

We found that earning TV time or game play time motivates them not to just do their work,but care about what they do. They no longer take for granted of the small things like watching TV. They feel good about earning their time.

We start them out watching a 30 min show once a week of their choice(approved of course) and 1 movie a week. They would then have to gradually earn air time. I know;it sounds like they are auditioning for a spot in a movie,but this really works for us. If grades are kept up and they have earned enough,they can now watch 30 min.shows a night before bed time. If they slack off,days decrease!


Try a one month-sabbatical. If you conduct the experiment during the summer,it won't seem like a punishment associated with homeschooling,and most of the shows are reruns then anyway. Such rules cause fewer hard feelings,are easier to enforce,and are less draining than negotiation on a day-by-day basis.

School Mind Versus Education Mind

School Mind

Compulsory attendance (time in institution away from real world) + Curriculum (study chosen by strangers and lack of interest) + focus on Lack of meeting existing standards (tests,measuring against others + "fix the child to fit in" mentally) = Schooling

Education Mind

Time (freedom and opportunity) + Purpose (intrinsic motivation and interest) + focus on what is being achieved (love and support) = Education

Info Sessions & Events

You can always learn more about Connections at these informational sessions. It's a great way to stay connected and involved.

Getting Started: Online Info Session Thursday, September 01 6:30 pm CDT

• Parent-to-Parent

  Tuesday, September 06
  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
  Starbucks
  I-35 and Slaughter 9300 S I-35 Service Rd S Bound G100
  Austin, TX 78748
  http://www.connectionsacademy.com/texas-houston-school/events.aspx

• Parent-to-Parent

  Wednesday, September 07
  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CDT
  McDonald's
  2602 E Main
  Madisonville, TX 77864
   http://www.connectionsacademy.com/texas-houston-school/events.aspx
   

• Parent-to-Parent

  Thursday, September 08
  11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
  Einstein Bros Bagels
  6333 E. Mockingbird Lane
  Dallas, TX 75213
  http://www.connectionsacademy.com/texas-houston-school/events.aspx 
   

• Parent-to-Parent

  Saturday, September 10
  11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
  Starbucks
  2452 W. Loop 340
  Waco, TX 76711
  http://www.connectionsacademy.com/texas-houston-school/events.aspx
  

• Online Info Session

  Thursday, September 08

  6:30 pm CDT
  http://www.connectionsacademy.com/texas-houston-school/events.aspx 
  
  
  
  
   

Free Online School in Texas

Students in grades 3–10 throughout Texas are thriving at Texas Connections Academy @ Houston (TCAH), a tuition-free online public school. TCAH gives students the flexibility to learn at home with a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. TCAH offers:

• A challenging curriculum developed by leading education experts.
• Instruction from state-certified teachers experienced in online instruction.
• Support from trained counselors,principles,and administrative staff.
• Free text books, materials, and computer equipment (including a subsidy for Internet service) needed to participate in a dynamic online learning environment. 

  http://www.connectionsacademy.com/texas-houston-school/home.aspx